September 1, 2023 鈥� December 31, 2024
Updated November 1,聽 2024
1. Transform library space and services to offer technology-rich, multi-functional areas, and services that inspire excellence
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 Launch the renovated Schulich Library of Physical Science, Life Science and Engineering | Associate Dean, Research and Scholarship | Complete |
| 1.2 Deliver the 平特五不中 Collections Centre in Valleyfield | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | Complete |
| 1.3聽Move collections and deliver library services at the Collections Centre |
Associate Dean, Collections Services |
In progress |
| 1.4聽Realize the Fiat Lux project | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.5聽Fundraise an additional $50 million dollars for Fiat Lux | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | On hold |
| 1.6听听Develop the Libraries' services program for the New Vic Project | Vice-Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 1.7聽Formalize the renovation and deferred maintenance processes throughout the library system, identify and implement prioritized and approved projects | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 1.8聽Plan and prepare for the post-pilot phase at 550 Sherbrooke | Vice-Dean of Libraries | On hold |
| 1.9聽Provide training and resources for all staff to thrive in new environments | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 1.10聽Develop and implement across branch libraries robust, forward-thinking, and cross-disciplinary programming in the following areas: Digital Scholarship, Research Data Management, Knowledge Syntheses, and Geospatial data and information | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | Complete |
| 1.11聽Develop and implement open science and open data program. Continue to support open-access activities | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | Complete |
| 1.12聽Investigate opportunities for Open Education Resources | Associate Dean, Research & Scholarship | In progress |
| 1.13聽Develop an action plan to restructure and strengthen 平特五不中 Archives | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | Complete |
| 1.14聽Evaluate library spaces and signage to make the best use of each in the interest of improving functionality for students | Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning | In progress |
| 1.15 Establish the borrowing collection at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library | Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning | In progress |
2. Ensure stewardship of print materials
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 Plan the conservation of printed collections | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | On hold |
| 2.2聽Plan for the expansion of the Collections Centre | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | On hold |
3. Maximize the impact of 平特五不中 Libraries' significant holdings by enhancing digital access to and engagement with its collections
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1聽Develop an infrastructure plan for 平特五不中's digital content that includes guiding principles and processes to scale, preserve, implement and sustain digital technology at 平特五不中 |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
Complete |
| 3.2聽Digital collections and digitization strategy |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
In progress |
| 3.3聽Ensure security of 平特五不中 Libraries' digital systems and content |
Associate Dean, Library Technology |
In progress |
4. Deepen 平特五不中 Libraries' commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as Indigenous initiatives through the creation of formal action plans
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1聽Deepen engagement with equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIA) work through the development of an action plan that advances EDIA in Library collections, services, spaces, and staffing |
Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives |
In progress |
| 4.2聽In collaboration with the Office for Indigenous Initiatives, formalize the Libraries' Indigenous initiatives through the development of an action plan that advances Indigenous participation, representation, and reconciliation in Library collections, services, spaces, and staffing | Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives | Complete |
5. Create a strong sense of community and purpose-driven work and empower 平特五不中 Libraries' staff to feel listened to, safe, and acknowledged through enhanced communication, collaborative decision-making, and knowledge sharing
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1聽Foster employee engagement by strengthening two-way, internal communication efforts to enhance decision-making practices | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 5.2 Increase the effectiveness of our hiring, onboarding and retention practices | Director of Administration | In progress |
| 5.3 Evaluate workplace environment in ROAAr and create an action plan based on results | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
| 5.4 Strengthen organizational operations with updated documentation and tools | Trenholme Dean of Libraries | In progress |
6. Strengthen the Libraries' reputation and awareness of its services with the 平特五不中 community
| Objective | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1聽Redesign the Libraries' website |
Vice-Dean of Libraries |
In progress |
| 6.2 Develop and implement communications plan to raise the visibility of library services | Vice-Dean of Libraries | In progress |
